Defined Benefit vs. Defined Contribution: Understanding the Costs of Each
There are instances where a DB plan is the more cost-effective option, but experts say...
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Not Having a Retirement Drawdown Strategy Can Affect Retirement Security
A survey finds a majority of retirees are using RMDs for ‘guidance’ about how to...
Survey Findings
Assets in 403(b) plans have topped $1 trillion for first time. Total assets reached $1.26 trillion in 2021, a 27% jump from $992 billion in 2019.
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2021 PLANSPONSOR National Conference
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Retirement Industry People Moves
Seasoned ERISA attorney joins Wagner Law Group; EBRI hires new research and development strategist; and Lockton Companies selects employee benefits...
Northern Trust Added as Defendant in AutoZone ERISA Lawsuit
Northern Trust is accused of giving AutoZone bad direction regarding investments in Prudential’s GoalMaker solution, allegedly due to a conflict...
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Insurance Agents Charged With Duping California Educators Into Reinvesting Retirement Money
The owner of a 403(b) plan administration firm and another insurance agent allegedly convinced educators to roll retirement plan money...
BIPOC Employees Have Multiple Concerns About Retirement
Allianz Life says a nuanced approach is necessary to help Black, Indigenous, Hispanic and Asian/Asian American employees achieve their goals.
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Investment Product and Service Launches
Hartford Funds builds Commodity-Focused ETF; Northern Trust invests in Essentia Analytics; Northern Trust launches ESG ETF Suite; and more.
Lawmakers Introduce Legislation to Establish Portable Retirement Accounts
The legislation is designed to provide a retirement savings vehicle for people who don’t have access to one, but in...
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MetLife Releases Mobile App for Financial Wellness
The app helps individuals prioritize goals and makes suggestions for improving financial habits.
Employers Are Prioritizing Financial Wellness
Studies show employers are offering access to financial products and tools, as well as financial advisers, and many plan to...
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Vanguard to Offer Auto-Portability Solution to 401(k) Plan Clients
The firm is partnering with Retirement Clearinghouse to help plan sponsors simplify small-balance 401(k) rollovers.
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What the Pandemic Taught Us About Target Date Funds
Target date funds should be designed to reduce the risk of rash selling.
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How Lifetime Income Disclosures Impact Retirement
MetLife’s Roberta Rafaloff explains how retirement savings will look different to employees.
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PLANSPONSOR 2021 Plan Progress Series: Considerations for Pension Risk Transfer
Sponsored by Securian Financial Pension risk transfer (PRT) activity has been increasing year over year, although it slowed somewhat during the COVID-19 pandemic. PRT can be an effective tool for plan sponsors to...
Three Steps to New Growth for Retirement Plan Providers
FIS’ 2021 Readiness Report reveals the paths to new growth for retirement plan providers.
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What Advisers Wish Plan Sponsors Knew
Experts say sponsors should focus on their fiduciary roles, as well as...
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